Product Description

He came to Lancashire from London's East End - a mean, secretive man who treated his wife and daughters badly. As the sirens of 1939 heralded the advent of war, the girls began their own battle for new, triumphant and fulfilling lives. The author's other novels include "With Love From Ma Maguire".

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #375737 in Books
• Published on: 1992-07-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 528 pages

From the Back Cover
The people of Lancashire called him Billy London, although that wasn't his real name. But he came from London's East End and settled in the north, a mean, dark, secretive man who was interested only in lining his pockets at the expense of those around him - most especially his wife and daughters.

Ellen, his wife, bore with him for years, until she found her children threatened. Then she was prepared to fight like a tigress to protect the four girls, give them a chance of a new and better life, a chance to escape from the evil and oppressive legacy of Billy London.

There was Abigail, clever, ambitious, and with an outer shell of steel that life had taught her was necessary if she was to survive. Tishy, overwhelmingly lovely, who lived in a world all her own. Marie, brisk, capable, and nearly strong enough to defy her father on her own. And Theresa, more wounded, more vulnerable, more damaged by Billy than any of them.

As the sirens of 1939 heralded the advent of war, so Billy London's girls began their own battle for new, triumphant, and fulfilling lives.

About the Author
Ruth Hamilton
Ruth Hamilton is the bestselling author of A Whisper to the Living, With Love from Ma Maguire, Nest of Sorrows, Billy London's Girls, Spinning Jenny, The September Starlings, A Crooked Mile, Paradise Lane, The Bells of Scotland Road, The Dream Sellers, The Corner House, Miss Honoria West and Mulligan's Yard. She has become one of the most popular authors who recreate the lives and places of the north-west of England. Ruth Hamilton was born in Bolton and has spent most of her life in Lancashire. She now lives in Liverpool.

Customer Reviews

what an absolute great book
i bought this book a couple of years ago and when i read it i cried a lot. recently i read it for the third time and i am still crying my eyes out. the story is about women and how they deal with life, catholocism and men. the women come out winners in the end, but the way they go is fascinating, even the third time. i couldn't put it away. i have now read 2 more novels by her and they were just as good. i will defenitely read more by ruth hamilton.